Mercedes-Benz 2010 C-Class Operator's Manual page 66

Driving safety systems
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When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP will not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
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allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
the ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
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a spinning wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when you
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are braking
the cruise control cannot be activated
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the cruise control switches off if activated
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When the ESP
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X
Switching off: With the engine running,
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press ESP switch : until the ESP
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
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Warning!
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When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
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,
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is switched off and one or
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warning lamp d is
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is
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.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Switching on: Press ESP
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the ESP
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP
C 63 AMG
Switching ESP
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Warning!
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ESP SPORT should not be switched on
will
during normal driving.
Switching ESP
following:
no restriction to engine torque
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system-supported traction control is
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limited
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ESP SPORT is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
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cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on ESP
Do not switch on ESP
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch on
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ESP SPORT. This allows the drive wheels to
spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip,
for example
when driving with snow chains
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in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
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switch : until
warning lamp d in the
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switched on.
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SPORT on or off
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SPORT on will result in the
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SPORT.
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SPORT when a spare
switched